[ SC ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 44-2002, October 09, 2002 ]

[ SC ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 44-2002, October 09, 2002 ]

[ SC ADMINISTRATIVE CIRCULAR NO. 44-2002, October 09, 2002 ]

AUTHORIZING THE ATTENDANCE OF SELECTED JUDGES AND PERSONNEL IN THE LUZON REGIONAL CONSULTATION ON THE FIRST DRAFT DESIGN REPORT OF THE ADB TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE JUDICIARY TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE (PMO)

In support of the APJR, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing Technical Assistance to the Supreme Court to strengthen the independence and accountability of the Judiciary. One of the outputs of this Technical Assistance is a design report that provides reform recommendations to support the reform goal of strengthening the independence, accountability and efficiency of the Judiciary. The Team of Consultants hired under this TA has recently proposed certain administrative and financial reforms that will now be subjected to consultations with, and review by, the various stakeholders of the judicial system. Feedback from these consultations will be considered in finalizing the reforms.

The following are hereby authorized to participate in the Luzon Regional Consultation on the First Design Report and Desk Review on October 22-23, 2002 at the Hotel Supreme, Magsaysay Avenue, Baguio City:

Region 1:

Judge Antonio M. Esteves, Baguio City

Judge Gavino B. Balbin, Candon, Ilocos Sur

Region 2:

Judge Fe Albano Madrid, Santiago City, Isabela

Judge Jimmy Henry F. Luczon, Jr., Tuguegarao City

Region 3:

Judge Oscar C. Herrera, Jr., Malolos, Bulacan

Judge Bemardita G. Erum, Angeles City

Region 4:

Judge Jane Aurora C. Lantion, Lipa City

Judge Lucenito N. Tagle, Imus, Cavite

Region 5:

Judge Rosario B. Torrecampo, Pili Camarines Sur

Judge Jose G. Dy, Daet, Camarines Norte

Clerks of Courts:

Region 1:

Remedios Reyes, Baguio City

Artemio H. Quidilla, Jr., Laoag City

Region 2:

Raymundo A. Ramirez, Ilagan, Isabela

John D. Balasya, Nueva Vizcaya

Region 3:

Emmanuel L. Ortega, Malolos, Bulacan

Jay L. Nicart, Angeles City, Pampanga

Region 4:

Ma. Cecilia M. Esperanza, Tanauan, Batangas

Regalado E. Eusebio, Imus, Cavite

Region 5:

Lelu P. Contreras, Iriga City, Camarines Sur

Rolando G. Sandigan, Masbate

The following PMO officials and staff shall manage the conduct of the consultation, provide administrative and logistical support, and facilitate the Focus Group Discussion ensuing therein:

Program Management Office:

Evelyn Toledo-Dumdum

Ed Davis

Susan Gavino

Nestor Venturillo

Cecile V. Dumdum

Cyrus Borja

Dennis Russell Baldago

Marites Delfin

Edgar Manalansan

Peter Buenaventura

Attendance to this consultation shall be on OFFICIAL BUSINESS. All travel expenses that are properly documented shall be reimbursed immediately after the consultation. Formal business attire is required. No companions and no substitution of participants shall be allowed.

Any communication relating to the seminar shall be addressed to Ms. Evelyn Toledo-Dumdum, Program Director, Program Management Office, Supreme Court, 6/F Centennial Bldg., Taft Ave. cor. Padre Faura St., Malate, Manila at telephone no. 552-9579, 552-9578; fax: 552-9586; e-mail: jrpl@supremecourt.gov.ph.

9 October 2002.

(Sgd.) HILARIO G. DAVIDE, JR

Chief Justice